CSEQ: Estimate of Gains

The Estimate of Gains section asks students to rate their progress toward important educational goals in college. Research shows that greater student effort within a supportive campus environment maximizes an individual’s learning and development in college. Students indicate their progress toward various developmental goals based on the following response options:

1=Very Little, 2=Some, 3=Quite a Bit, 4=Very Much.

The 25 gains items on the CSEQ cover a holistic set of learning outcomes. These fall into five major areas:

General Education:

Gains in acquaintance with literature, understanding history, knowledge about the world, etc.

Personal Development:

Gains in getting along with others, functioning as a team member, understanding self, etc.

Science and Technology:

Gains in understanding new technology, understanding science, analyzing quantitative problems, etc.

Intellectual Skills:

Gains in ability to synthesize ideas, think analytically, write effectively, etc.

Practical and Vocational Competence:

Gains in vocational preparation, professional skills, etc.

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